We are currently seeking to recruit a senior expert to work on Buildings and Energy Efficiency in the context of the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, an integral part of UNEP DTU Partnership.
The position will be in the newly established section on Business Models & Finance, which supports developing and emerging economies by pursuing work in key areas, such as early stage and mid-stage project/investment preparation, building up of partnerships, conducting technical and financial pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.
Key tasks and responsibilities
The successful candidate must have experience with project implementation and a strong methodological background and proven experience within Energy Efficiency in Buildings in a developing country context.
The successful candidate is expected to:
- Undertake comprehensive analysis and systematization of the main policy issues associated with energy efficiency in buildings in countries and cities of different climatic zones, including addressing building codes, standards and labelling;
- Undertake “walk through”- type of audits in pilot buildings and identify short and long-term technical and financial potential of energy efficiency implementation measures, specifically in the areas of lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation and the wider building envelope.
- Conduct dynamic energy simulations and analyse barriers to project development, and identify potential options to unlock action;
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Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced team player who possess strong knowledge and expertise in the listed area and who meet the following criteria:
- Academic qualifications: Master degree in an energy efficiency relevant discipline such as Buildings Science, Architectural Engineering, Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering. Ph.D. degree desirable.
- Energy efficiency implementation and project experience: at least 5 years of relevant practical work experience with energy audits in buildings and in the formulation, technical design and/or operation of energy efficiency projects, including preparation of technical and economical pre-feasibility and feasibility studies. Knowledge and practice with ISO 50001 and other accreditations such as LEED AP, ASHRAE Certification, Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) will be highly valued. Experience in Buildings energy simulation of energy conservation measures (e.g. through Energy Plus, eQUEST) will also be appreciated.
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Terms of employment
UNEP DTU is part of the Department of Management at the Technical University of Denmark and employees are university staff. The successful candidate will be employed in a full-time position according to the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The position is for 2 years.
How to Apply
Please submit your online application no later than 1 November 2019 (23:59, local time). To submit, please open the link “Apply online”, fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application letter;
- CV with full personal data, publication list, and contact details;
- Indication of three references; and,
- A copy of your diploma(s), and links to at least three key publications
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
For further information please contact Merete Villum Pedersen, Section Head of Business Models & Finance, phone: +45 4533 5258, email: merped@dtu.dk.
Application deadline: 01/11/2019
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